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#good hope it #hurts... Swindon barbershop owner fined £2,200 over illegally dumping bags of rubbish | ITV News Meridian share.google/cUdT1ViCOdX5Js…

More #BS from the #national press, I can't see no.6 but the first five never have been #recyclable via household schemes. #express piss poor reporting.. Six kitchen items banned from recycling bins under new rules | Express.co.uk #amp-readmore-target" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">express.co.uk/life-style/pro…

Or #ask your #local #council

Don't forget to feed your food caddy this weekend! Leftovers from meals but also uncooked food can go in your lined caddy for weekly collection. No food packaging or liquids, please!

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Glass is one of the rare materials that can be recycled endlessly without losing quality. Its structure doesn’t break down, meaning a bottle can be melted and remade into another bottle again and again, no downgrade, no loss. That’s very different from plastic. It’s cheaper and lighter to produce, which saves companies money, but the environmental cost is huge, pollution, landfill buildup, and long-term damage to ecosystems. When recycled properly, glass has real advantages. Using crushed recycled glass (cullet) cuts the need for raw materials like sand and limestone, reduces energy use in furnaces, and lowers carbon emissions significantly. It also means less mining and less strain on natural habitats. The catch? Recycling only works at its best when glass is clean and sorted by colour. Contamination or mixed glass often pushes it out of the “closed loop” and into lower-value uses instead of new bottles. Handled properly, glass is one of the strongest examples of a true circular material, something we can keep using without running out or compromising quality.

This FLY-TIPPER in EAST LONDON a whole van’s worth of crap in broad daylight. It was obviously planned as there’s no number plate on the vehicle. He was caught on CCTV. Name and shame.

A 30‑second vape drop-off can prevent a fire. Vapes in general waste or mixed recycling can spark and ignite in trucks or depots. Find your nearest point: recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/how-to-recycle… #SafeVapeDisposal #DontBinThatVape #HampshireRecycles

This year, your monthly donation has ~2.5× the impact. With more Interceptors in the water and more efficient operations, we’re collecting more trash for every dollar. Take action today: visit.theoceancleanup.com/4u4skm7

Having a Spring clean? Instead of throwing them away, why not: - Take them to charity shops and give them a new life - Sell online and let someone else enjoy them - Recycle what can’t be reused #SpringClean #SustainableLiving #Declutter #RecycleReuseDonate

Following investigations by our anti-social behaviour team, we've seized a vehicle suspected of being linked to fly-tipping around a clothing collection bin🛻👚👖 These bins clearly state: if full, please come back when empty or look for an alternative❌️

10% over 2 years not earth shattering but a useful settlement #waste rules kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/…

Let's see those hands

@Geniustechw #twat

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“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them” Winnie the Pooh Feed our bees 🐝 #BiodiversityCrisis

Ever considered home composting? It's the most environmentally friendly way to deal with garden waste. Discover the discounts offered by your local council on compost bins and food waste digesters. Visit the Surrey Environment Partnership website to find out more

Your waterproofs not working like they used to? They might just need reproofing, not replacing! Reproofing restores water resistance, extends the life of your gear, saves money and reduces waste. 💚♻️ Keep your kit performing at its best - a little TLC goes a long way. 🌦️

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